Geninf
Network Engineer
Geninf, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, us, 70873
The Network Engineer is responsible for serving as the subject matter expert across all Network and Network Security technologies, with a focus on architecting, implementing, troubleshooting and network automation. The successful applicant will have good business acumen, ensuring that prescribed solutions are appropriate for the situation and seamlessly accommodate existing and proposed business processes and requirements. Consistently demonstrates “Can Do, Will Do” attitude.Role and Responsibilities
Plans, evaluates, coordinates, tests, installs, and successfully implements new and existing hardware and network related software across physical media, protocol stacks, switches, routers, firewalls, intrusion detection devices, and other network components.Performs problem isolation and resolution of network problems through troubleshooting and devising effective solutions. Installs patches and maintains accurate records of network changes and patch/update levels.Performs network management functions such as network monitoring, maintenance, IA, performance measurement and reporting.Performs updates to network devices including firewalls, NIDS, switches, routers and crypto devices.Acts as escalation point for any customer service concern or need that cannot be immediately resolved by the Service Desk.Maintains technical expertise in all relevant areas of network technologies including hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc.Reviews needs and current usage, configuring such solutions to optimize cost savings.Prepares or ensures that appropriate network documentation exists, including operational instructions, network policies, and procedures. Provides regular monitoring and network analysis regarding short- and long-range planning for in-house systems.Imparts knowledge on other members of the team, through objective feedback and training.May need to coordinate third-party maintenance for network equipment.Other duties as assigned.Preferred Skills and Qualifications
6+ years of directly relevant experience with industry network products.Demonstrated experience and/or familiarity with one or more of the following: network traffic flow, traffic and packet analysis, network automation, automating via scripting.Demonstrated proficiency with scripting, with an emphasis on networking automation and configuration management of cloud-based environments.Demonstrated experience with one or more of the following: BGP, IGRP, DNS, VVRP, resilient network design, VLANs, VPNs, NetFlow, packet capture technologies.Technical understanding of cybersecurity attack techniques and associated mitigation techniques for networks.BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, OR Computer Systems Engineering. Related work experience and certifications may be substituted for general degree level education.Experience with one or more major architectural configurations such as Microsoft Azure cloud technologies or similar cloud technologies.Certifications:Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or similar certification.Preferred CertificationsDoD 8570.1-M Compliance at IAT Level I certification.Desired Certifications: IAT level II certification (e.g., Security+, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, GCIH, GSEC certifications).Bonus SkillsDemonstrated experience and/or familiarity with tools used for security analysis (e.g., tcpdump, Wireshark, snort, ngrep, nmap, strings, hexdump, md5sum, systools).Experience with Security Event Incident Management, Log Correlation and Network Behavior Anomaly detection systems (ArcSight, QRadar, Splunk, Mazu, Arbor, etc).Additional NotesEducation, Certifications or Experience are all preferred but not required for consideration.The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Customer environments may require specific Health, Safety and Environmental requirements or use of specific Personal Protection Equipment. Individual is expected to understand and comply with all such industry standard requirements as they are presented.TravelOccasional overnight travel, less than once per month.The total compensation package for this position also includes medical benefits, 401(k) eligibility, Paid Time Off, and parental leave. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
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Plans, evaluates, coordinates, tests, installs, and successfully implements new and existing hardware and network related software across physical media, protocol stacks, switches, routers, firewalls, intrusion detection devices, and other network components.Performs problem isolation and resolution of network problems through troubleshooting and devising effective solutions. Installs patches and maintains accurate records of network changes and patch/update levels.Performs network management functions such as network monitoring, maintenance, IA, performance measurement and reporting.Performs updates to network devices including firewalls, NIDS, switches, routers and crypto devices.Acts as escalation point for any customer service concern or need that cannot be immediately resolved by the Service Desk.Maintains technical expertise in all relevant areas of network technologies including hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc.Reviews needs and current usage, configuring such solutions to optimize cost savings.Prepares or ensures that appropriate network documentation exists, including operational instructions, network policies, and procedures. Provides regular monitoring and network analysis regarding short- and long-range planning for in-house systems.Imparts knowledge on other members of the team, through objective feedback and training.May need to coordinate third-party maintenance for network equipment.Other duties as assigned.Preferred Skills and Qualifications
6+ years of directly relevant experience with industry network products.Demonstrated experience and/or familiarity with one or more of the following: network traffic flow, traffic and packet analysis, network automation, automating via scripting.Demonstrated proficiency with scripting, with an emphasis on networking automation and configuration management of cloud-based environments.Demonstrated experience with one or more of the following: BGP, IGRP, DNS, VVRP, resilient network design, VLANs, VPNs, NetFlow, packet capture technologies.Technical understanding of cybersecurity attack techniques and associated mitigation techniques for networks.BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, OR Computer Systems Engineering. Related work experience and certifications may be substituted for general degree level education.Experience with one or more major architectural configurations such as Microsoft Azure cloud technologies or similar cloud technologies.Certifications:Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or similar certification.Preferred CertificationsDoD 8570.1-M Compliance at IAT Level I certification.Desired Certifications: IAT level II certification (e.g., Security+, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, GCIH, GSEC certifications).Bonus SkillsDemonstrated experience and/or familiarity with tools used for security analysis (e.g., tcpdump, Wireshark, snort, ngrep, nmap, strings, hexdump, md5sum, systools).Experience with Security Event Incident Management, Log Correlation and Network Behavior Anomaly detection systems (ArcSight, QRadar, Splunk, Mazu, Arbor, etc).Additional NotesEducation, Certifications or Experience are all preferred but not required for consideration.The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Customer environments may require specific Health, Safety and Environmental requirements or use of specific Personal Protection Equipment. Individual is expected to understand and comply with all such industry standard requirements as they are presented.TravelOccasional overnight travel, less than once per month.The total compensation package for this position also includes medical benefits, 401(k) eligibility, Paid Time Off, and parental leave. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
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